Link: http://weavesilk.com/
Description: WEBTo save, right click the thumbnail and choose Save Image As.... Drag colors to blend. Silk was made by Yuri Vishnevsky, with music and sound crafted by Mat Jarvis. Art shared with Silk is licensed under Creative Commons. If you enjoyed Silk, please let me know!
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Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk
Description: WEBSilk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. [1] . The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity ( sericulture ).
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Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/silk
Description: WEBApr 10, 2024 · silk, animal fibre produced by certain insects and arachnids as building material for cocoons and webs, some of which can be used to make fine fabrics. In commercial use, silk is almost entirely limited to filaments from the cocoons of domesticated silkworms (caterpillars of several moth species belonging to the genus Bombyx ).
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Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_silk
Description: WEBEarly history. First appearance of silk. Myths and legends. Silk usage in Ancient and Medieval China. Silk moths and production techniques used in China. The Silk Road and trade (2nd–8th century) Global spread of sericulture (4th–16th century) Use of silk in the Medieval period (5th–15th century) Importance as a luxury good.
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Link: https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/silk-making-is-an-ancient-practice-that-presents-an-ethical-dilemma
Description: WEBNov 28, 2023 · Historically associated with wealth and elegance, silk is produced by the larvae of specific moths, mainly the mulberry silkworm. The unique properties of silk, including its insulating capacity and hypoallergenic nature, make it a sought-after material in the textile industry.
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Link: https://blog.treasurie.com/types-of-silk/
Description: WEBJun 18, 2023 · What is Silk? Silk is a natural fiber produced by certain insect larvae that form cocoons. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori, cultivated for the fabric. Known for its luster, softness, and strength, silk is a highly prized textile with origins in ancient China.
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Link: https://thesilkmuseum.com/education/history-of-silk/
Description: WEBThe origins of silk and its Introduction to the Middle East. According to a legend mentioned in Confucius’ ‘Odes’, roughly 2700 years BC, Princess Si-Ling-Chi, the wife of Emperor Huang-Ti discovered the secret of silk by picking up a cocoon that had fallen from a tree into her hot tea.
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Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/Silk/
Description: WEBJul 28, 2017 · Silk is a fabric first produced in Neolithic China from the filaments of the cocoon of the silk worm. It became a staple source of income for small farmers and, as weaving techniques improved, the reputation of Chinese silk spread so that it became highly desired across the empires of the ancient world.
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Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/sericulture
Description: WEBsilk. sericulture, the production of raw silk by means of raising caterpillars (larvae), particularly those of the domesticated silkworm ( Bombyx mori ). The production of silk generally involves two processes: Care of the silkworm from the egg stage through completion of the cocoon.
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Link: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/fabric-guide-what-is-silk-how-to-use-and-care-for-silk-fabric
Description: WEBAug 12, 2021 · Silk is a natural fiber produced by insects as a material for their nests and cocoons. There are several types of insects that produce silk, including silkworms (the most common type of silk), beetles, honey bees, bumble …
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